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The illustrations are gorgeous and the books are easy for young children just learning to read because the words are not difficult ones. The Hairy Maclary and Friends Little Library is a short introduction to Lynley Dodd’s work for younger readers. Even though they are small it is obvious that Dodd has put a lot of time and effort into the pictures because they are very detailed and sweet. The illustrations are fantastic and eye-catching. They would make a good toy to bring along when you’re out with a child because they’re very durable. These board books are sturdy and designed for little hands. This should therefore prove an easy transition for younger readers who will one day graduate to learning about these animals’ full adventures. It is a pleasant introduction to these characters for young readers and it contains some minor references to the storybooks. The stories are essentially a single-sentence description of what the particular animal likes to do and includes things like: rolling in the mud, climbing trees, or playing with friends. There is one for Hairy Maclary and others for his sidekicks: the pittery-pattery Zachary Quack Schnitzel von Krumm the dachshund with the very low tum and Slinky Malinki, a prowling, black cat. This collection contains four board books, each with a different central character. While this is enjoyable, it is no match for Lynley Dodd’s original storybooks. The Hairy Maclary and Friends Little Library stars these same beloved characters, but the stories are condensed down to a single sentence and designed for younger readers. The text featured excellent rhymes and delightful and whimsical prose. The stories were always wonderful reads in that the language was simplistic but extremely well-crafted. Hairy Maclary is a classic character from children’s books. BOOK REVIEW: Hairy Maclary and Friends Little Library by Lynley DoddĬhildren & Teenagers/Picture Books/Baby Books